Indian PM’s Statement On Bomb Blasts In Delhi

Following is the
text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s statement,
on the serial bomb blasts in Delhi, after this arrival from
Kolkata today:

“The news of the serial bomb blasts in the
capital New Delhi reached me on my arrival in Kolkata after
a day’s visit to Tripura. I decided immediately that these
acts required my presence in Delhi and I cut short my
engagements for tomorrow at Kolkata and returned to Delhi.

I share the shock and distress of all those affected by
these blasts. My heart grieves for those who have lost their
loved ones. I condemn the cynical and the pre-mediated
attacks on innocent people. These are dastardly acts of
terrorism aimed at the people of our country. These
terrorists wish to spread a sense of fear and suspicion
among peace loving people. These blasts have been timed to
create disaffection during the festival season when people
of all communities are celebrating our national festivals.
We shall defeat their nefarious designs and will not allow
them to succeed. We are resolute in our commitment to
fighting terror in all forms. I am confident that the people
of India have the will, the capacity and the resolution to
win the war against terrorism.

I urge the people to remain
calm, not to panic or believe rumours and ensure that we go
about our normal activities. The government will take all
possible measures to maintain law and order and defeat the
forces of terrorism.”

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